🧀🌿 Baked Feta Chickpeas
⭐ Why you’ll love it
Creamy baked feta + crispy, spiced chickpeas + juicy tomatoes = a one-pan meal that works as a dip, side, or light main.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
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1 can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
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1 block feta cheese (180–200g), kept whole
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (optional but amazing)
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3 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
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Lemon zest or juice (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
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In a baking dish, add chickpeas and cherry tomatoes.
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Toss with olive oil, garlic, paprika, chili flakes, oregano, salt & pepper.
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Place the feta block in the center of the dish.
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Drizzle a little olive oil over the feta.
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until chickpeas are lightly crispy and feta is soft and golden.
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Gently mash the feta and mix everything together.
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Finish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.
🍽 How to Serve
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With toasted sourdough or pita
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Over rice or quinoa
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As a warm dip for veggies
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Tossed with pasta for a quick dinner
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use crumbled feta?
A: Yes, but a block gives the creamiest texture.
Q: Want it extra crispy?
A: Roast chickpeas alone for 10 minutes first, then add feta.
Q: Is it air-fryer friendly?
A: Yep! 180°C for 12–15 minutes (use an oven-safe dish).
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or even spinach stirred in at the end works great.